Manual

1.2 Object pad

Provides tools for manipulating, measuring, and annotating datasets. It appears when a dataset is loaded from the library.

Object pad

1.2.1

Cutter

Enables precise cuts through the datasets. Select it with the right trigger to activate the cutter on your left controller; press again to switch it to the right. Move your hand into the model to see a live cut. Pull the trigger to fix the cut. To remove it, point your laser at the red X. Use the marker’s cut visibility button to show/hide cuts.

1.2.2

Laser

Turns on the laser on your right controller. Use the laser to point at interface elements, and press the trigger to select or activate them.

1.2.3

Masking

Lets you focus on specific regions of a DICOM dataset by modifying their visibility. Use your controller like a brush to 'paint' areas in the 3D image - depending on the selected mode, the marked region will be hidden, isolated, or highlighted. Pressing the mask button with the trigger opens an additional panel and displays a red ball at your controller’s fingertip. Masking requires a lot of rendering power so it is recommended for PC-VR setup.

1.2.3.1

Mask size

Adjusts the red ball’s size. Use the slider to set the desired width.

1.2.3.2

Mask mode

Allows switching between different masking modes.

  • Isolate: keeps only the selected area visible
  • Hide: hides the selected area
  • Highlight: visually emphasizes selected areas.

1.2.3.3

Erase

Restores masked areas. Point at the region, hold the trigger to unmask, then release.

1.2.3.4

Mask channel

Let you organize and separate different masked areas within your DICOM dataset. Switch channels to apply and manage varied masking effects.

1.2.3.5

Mask volume

Shows the volume of the masked area on the selected channel.

Masking

1.2.4

Measure Area

Enables area measurement. Press it with the trigger and a black cone will appear at your controller’s fingertip. Place the points to define the shape and when finished the surface area will be displayed in square millimeters (mm²). All shapes can be adjusted. Aim at a point and hold the trigger to replace it. You can choose between two connection modes: area and cylinder.

1.2.4.1

Area mode

This mode calculates the surface area based on your selected points. You can choose between two sub-modes.

Area mode

1.2.4.1.1

Circular mode

The first point you place defines the center of a circle. All points added after that define the circumference of the circle. These points are used to calculate the surface area. To close the shape, move the cone near any point and press the trigger when the “click to close the shape” prompt appears.

1.2.4.1.2

Continuous mode

After placing two first points, each new point you add connects with the previous two points to form a triangle. The total surface area is calculated by summing the areas of all the resulting triangles. To close the shape, move the cone near any point and press the trigger when the “click to close the shape” prompt appears.

1.2.4.2

Cylinder mode

In this mode the diameter and height of a cylinder are calculated based on three points. The first two points define the base circle of the cylinder, while the third point determines its height by measuring the distance from the base plane. After placing the third point, diameter and height will be calculated.

Measure area

1.2.5

Measure distance

Allows distance measurement. Press it with the trigger and a black cone will appear at your controller’s fingertip. Press the trigger to set the start point, move to the endpoint, and press again to display the distance in millimeters.

1.2.6

Delete

Removes objects like measurements, shapes, or drawings from the workspace. A red X will appear on your controller - aim at the object and press the trigger to delete it.

1.2.7

Scale

Resizes the active dataset. Press it with the trigger to enter scaling mode. Move the controller up or down while holding the trigger to adjust the size, then release the trigger to set it.

1.2.8

Move

Repositions the active dataset. Aim at the button, hold the trigger and use your hand movement to move the dataset. Release to place it.

1.2.9

Move backward

Adjusts the dataset’s distance. Aim at the button, hold the trigger and move the controller up or down to bring it closer or farther while holding the trigger. Release to set the position.

1.2.10

Frame rate

Displays performance in FPS, helping you monitor app smoothness.

1.2.11

Remove dataset

Deletes the active dataset. Press this button with the trigger to remove the dataset from the workspace.

1.2.12

Light on/off

Controls dataset lighting. Press the trigger to toggle the light on or off. In Medical Imaging XR, lighting is available only in PC-VR mode due to performance limitations.

1.2.13

Measure angle

Measures angles in VR. Press the trigger to set the angle’s vertex, then define the two line endpoints. The angle in degrees appears instantly once both lines are placed.

1.2.14

Draw

Enables drawing. Aim your laser at the button, press the trigger, and move your controller to draw lines. An additional panel will appear. Release the trigger to stop drawing.

1.2.14.1

Stroke width

Use the stroke width slider to adjust the line thickness. Aim your laser, pull the trigger, and adjust the size to your preference.

1.2.14.2

Color

Select your desired color and press the trigger to apply it.

Draw

1.2.15

Marker

Places visual markers in the workspace. Aim your laser at the button, press the trigger, and a colored arrow will appear at your controller’s fingertip. Move it to the desired location and press the trigger to place the marker.

1.2.16

Rotate horizontally

Rotates the active dataset horizontally. Hold the trigger while moving the controller left to right, then release to set the angle.

1.2.17

Rotate vertically

Rotates the active dataset vertically. Hold the trigger and move the controller up and down, then release to set the angle.

1.2.18

Handle

Repositions the panel. Select it with trigger and release to set it to a new position.